What is a land trust?

The Land Trust is a private, nonprofit, service organization, directed and managed by its members, whose purpose is to promote, for the benefit of the general public, the preservation of open space and natural resources, principally in, but not limited to, the Town of Winchester.

Upcoming Events

June 2 (Saturday), 10am: Connecticut Trails Day Hike at Houlihan Woods and the Michael Giordano Tribute Area (formerly TorWin Farm). Meet at the Houlihan Woods entrance on South Rd in Winchester, just beyond the north end of Sawmill Rd in Torrington.

August 26 (Sunday), 4pm: Winchester Land Trust annual meeting, at the gazebo on the Winchester Center Green.

Our Mission

The Winchester Land Trust works to preserve the rural character and natural resources of the Winchester, CT area, and to educate the community about the benefits of land conservation and balanced growth.